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Pocket Crossword Dictionaryby B. J. Holmes
A&C Black 2005; US$ 7.80In a convenient pocket format, with its clear layout and easy-to-use cross-referencing, this handy crossword dictionary is an ideal companion for any crossword enthusiast. more...
Crosswords for Seniors For Dummiesby Timothy E. Parker
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 14.99A puzzle-packed guide tailored to the interests of the older generation Are you over the age of 55? Looking for some great crossword puzzles? Better yet, how about a collection of crosswords that is tailored to your interests? Look no further. Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies fits the bill. This compilation of challenging and entertaining crossword puzzles is perfect for you if you want to challenge your brain, preserve mental fitness-and are just looking for some fun! It's a known fact that keeping the mind active and healthy can reduce the risk of such conditions as dementia; plus, puzzles have been proven to strengthen memory and mind function. Helps you maintain an active and productive mind by providing fun games designed to stimulate... more...
Crossworldby Marc Romano
Broadway 2005; US$ 15.99Sixty-four million people do it at least once a week. Nabokov wrote about it. Bill Clinton even did it in the White House. The crossword puzzle has arguably been our national obsession since its birth almost a century ago. Now, in Crossworld , writer, translator, and lifelong puzzler Marc Romano goes where no Number 2 pencil has gone before, as he delves into the minds of the world’s cleverest crossword creators and puzzlers, and sets out on his own quest to join their ranks. While covering the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament for the Boston Globe , Romano was amazed by the skill of the competitors and astonished by the cast of characters he came across—like Will Shortz, beloved editor of the New York Times puzzle and the... more...
Two Downby Nero Blanc
Penguin Group Inc. 2000; US$ 16.99In this brain-teasing follow-up to the smash-hit debut, The Crossword Murder , P.I. Rosco Polycrates returns to discover that--up, down, or across--S.O.S. spells danger... When a famous Hollywood actress and her friend set sail off the coast of Nantucket Island--and never return, it sounds like foul play to P.I. Rosco Polycrates and his paramour/crossword editor Belle Graham. They are sharpening their pencils and their minds to solve this case. But the truth is not so easily spelled out, and it will take all their sleuthing skills to fill in the missing blanks. Praise for Nero Blanc's The Crossword Murder : A puzzle lover's delight...a touch of suspense, a pinch of romance, and a whole lot of clever word clues...sure to appeal to crossword... more...
Anagram Solverby John Daintith
A&C Black 2006; US$ 14.30Anagram Solver is the essential guide to cracking all types of quiz and crossword featuring anagrams. more...
Solving Cryptic Crosswordsby B. J. Holmes
A&C Black 2005; US$ 7.80This title offers hundreds of examples to illustrate how crossword clues work and helps readers understand how crosswords are created and how to interpret the clues. more...
Crossword Lists & Crossword Solverby Anne Stibbs
A&C Black 2007; US$ 12.99This bumper volume provides crossword puzzlers with an aid to successful crossword completion. Over 100,000 potential solutions include technical terms, place names and compound expressions. more...
Bloomsbury Crossword Keyby A&C Black
A&C Black 2004; US$ 18.20With over 390,000 solutions listed not only by the number of letters but by the position of each letter, this huge book should help solve any crossword quickly and effectively. Words are listed both by length and alphabetically by first, second and third letter and so on. more...
Four-Letter Wordsby Michelle Arnot
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 12.99Crossword puzzle expert and champion Michelle Arnot has complied this irresistibly fun and entertaining manual filled with fascinating facts, puzzle miscellany, and surefire tips for puzzle solving. For devoted daily puzzlers, casual solvers, and fearless crossword warriors alike, this book offers insights into the addictive world of crossword puzzles including: * Insider secrets, techniques, and tips * Obscure four-letter words for scoring big points * Advanced strategies of competitive puzzlers * Inside stories of eccentric players and all-time champions of the grids * Trivia, lore, and the lingo of crosswording more...
From Square Oneby Dean Olsher
Simon & Schuster 2009; US$ 16.99From Square One is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty. It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis. Skeptical of that claim, Dean Olsher does his own research and finds that the number is nearly dead-on. Filled with lively, original reporting, From Square One disputes the widely held belief that solving crosswords helps prevent Alzheimer's; in fact, the drive to fill in empty spaces is more likely a mental illness than a cure. While "puzzle addiction" is usually meant as a lighthearted metaphor, the term contains more than a nugget of truth.... more...